Elise
Best tube amplifier for audiophiles seeking customizable, warm, and detailed sound.
This handcrafted tube amplifier delivers a lush, expansive soundstage that brings a soulful warmth to even the most clinical headphones. It demands a bit of patience for tube-rolling to find your perfect sonic signature, but the reward is a deeply personalized, noise-free listening experience that feels truly bespoke.
$1995.00
In stock
at
Headphones.com
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/
5
Category Rank
294
/
1087
#294 in Headphone Amplifiers
Price vs Category Average
+39%
Above average
Output Power
200300
/
mW (at ohms)
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking a warm, spacious, and musical sound signature
- Design-conscious listeners wanting a premium, minimalist desktop centerpiece
- Tinkerers who enjoy customizing sound through tube swapping
Who should skip it
- Owners of low-impedance or planar magnetic headphones
- Casual listeners on a strict audio equipment budget
- Users preferring low-maintenance, cool-running solid-state gear
Performance breakdown
Audio Fidelity
Exceptional detail retrieval paired with the signature warmth of vacuum tubes.
Build Quality
Handcrafted desktop design that balances aesthetic elegance with robust internal engineering.
Noise Floor
Advanced circuitry ensures a remarkably clean signal for a tube amplifier.
Customization Potential
Extensive tube-rolling options allow for precise tailoring of your sonic profile.
Headphone Compatibility
Versatile output handles a wide range of impedances with impressive authority.
Preamplifier Utility
Seamlessly integrates into larger audio systems as a high-quality tube preamp.
Key Specs
Output Power
200mW (at 300 ohms)
Frequency Response
10 Hz – 60 Khz +/- 3 dB (at 300 ohm)
Input Impedance
100 k ohm
Ideal Headphone Impedance
32 – 600 ohm
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.4% (at 300 ohms, 20 mW)
Headphone Output
Jack 6.3 mm
Power Source
AC Powered
Amplification Level
20dB
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